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Rotary Cutters

RC(L)4710 (540 RPM) & RCM(L)4710 (1000 RPM)

334-863M

Operator’s Manual

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Page 1: ...nguage please see your Land Pride dealer Read the Operator s Manual entirely When you see this symbol the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious follow without exception Your life and the li...

Page 2: ...dered the weights and measurements are no longer accurate for your machine Update the record by adding the machine weight and measurements provided in the Specifications Capacities Section of this man...

Page 3: ...Bar Tite Hitch Hook up 18 Hydraulic Hook up 19 Wing Axle Turnbuckle Set up 20 Unfold Wing 20 Fold Lock Lugs Set up 21 Driveline Assembly 22 Driveline Hook up to Tractor 23 Driveline Hanger Adjustment...

Page 4: ...s 46 Clutch Run in 46 Clutch Disassembly Inspection Assembly 46 Disassembly 46 Inspection 47 Assembly 47 Cutter Blades 47 Hitch Wear Points 50 Skid Shoes 51 Stroke Control Flip Spacer Replacement 52 C...

Page 5: ...ult supervision Never allow children to play on the power machine or implement Use extra caution when backing up Before the tractor starts to move look down and behind to make sure the area is clear S...

Page 6: ...emove all tools and unused parts from equipment before operation Do not weld or torch on galvanized metal as it will release toxic fumes Tire Safety Tire changing can be dangerous and must be performe...

Page 7: ...to ride Riders obstruct operator s view and interfere with the control of the power machine Riders can be struck by objects or thrown from the equipment Prepare for Emergencies Be prepared if a fire s...

Page 8: ...ca particles This dust can cause serious injury to the lungs silicosis There are guidelines which should be followed if crystalline silica quartz is present in the dust Be aware of and follow OSHA or...

Page 9: ...Important Safety Information 7 31 20 5 This page left blank intentionally...

Page 10: ...ment installed during repair requires safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as 72458 72459 72234 858 956C DANGER Entanglement Hazard 4 Places Located under all drivelines and on divide...

Page 11: ...tters only 1 Place Located on top of sliding shield 818 240C Warning Use 1000 rpm power take off RCM Series cutters only 1 Place Located on top of sliding shield 818 552C DANGER Rotating Driveline Kee...

Page 12: ...s 22296 72461 72461 858 950C WARNING Pinching and Crushing Hazard 1 Place Located on center axle 818 540C DANGER Guard Missing Do Not Operate 2 Places Located on main and wing drivelines 858 947C DANG...

Page 13: ...Important Safety Information RC L 4710 RCM L 4710 Rotary Cutters 334 863M 7 31 20 9 Table of Contents 72460 858 949C Cutter Safety Combo 2 Places Located on wing deck and weight box side panel...

Page 14: ...RC L 4710 RCM L 4710 Rotary Cutters 334 863M 7 31 20 10 Table of Contents 72233 74046 858 954C Hitch Safety Combo 1 Place Located on Hitch Assembly 858 148C Warning Pinch Point Hazard 1 Place Located...

Page 15: ...mber Reflector 1 Place Located on front side of wing deck 838 615C 2 x 9 Amber Reflector 3 Places Located on front side of weight box and on right and left side of center axle 818 230C 1 11 16 x 2 13...

Page 16: ...ightly to assure you of the best performance To order a new Operator s or Parts Manual contact your authorized dealer Manuals can also be downloaded free of charge from our website at www landpride co...

Page 17: ...t Be sure to read and fully understand this Operator s Manual An understanding of how the Rotary Cutter works will aid in the assembly and setup of your machine It is best to go through the Assembly C...

Page 18: ...up and down and side to side It is held upright with a customer supplied hitch pin to allow single person hook up Bar Tite Hitch Optional Refer to Figure 1 4 The Bar Tite Hitch functions similar to t...

Page 19: ...gure 1 7 Refer to Figure 1 8 4 For shipping the hitch 2 is positioned upright and bolted in place Before removing bolts secure hitch 2 with a hoist Then remove and discard 1 2 hex whiz nuts 4 and 1 2...

Page 20: ...e on page 15 6 Verify tractor drawbar is adjusted correctly Refer to Drawbar Set up on page 13 7 Raise or lower park jack 3 to align clevis 9 with tractor drawbar Drawbar should fit between lower and...

Page 21: ...n the tractor s storage hook NOTE Hitch pin 1 and hairpin cotter 2 are customer supplied 6 Start tractor raise 3 point arms fully up and carefully back tractor within close proximity of clevis 9 7 Shu...

Page 22: ...hile hooking up and unhooking the implement Keep people and animals away while backing up to the implement or pulling away from the implement Do not operate hydraulic controls while a person or animal...

Page 23: ...black handled hose is for the lift cylinder A red handled hose is for right wing fold used only on RC4710 and RCM4710 models A yellow handled hose is for left wing fold used only on RCL4710 and RCML4...

Page 24: ...shut tractor down properly before dismounting according to Tractor Shutdown Procedure on page 15 70499 NOTE The cutter is shipped with turnbuckle attached and drawn all the way in as shown in Figure...

Page 25: ...shers 3 and 5 8 11x1 3 4 bolts 4 from wing deck Set hardware aside for re use 2 On wing deck flip the fold lock lugs 5 length wise as shown 3 Re install 5 8 hex nuts 1 lock washers 2 flat washers 3 an...

Page 26: ...t 5 Reinsert carriage bolts 3 and secure with hex whiz nuts 4B Tighten whiz nuts to the correct torque IMPORTANT The driveline must be lubricated before putting it into service Refer to Lubrication Po...

Page 27: ...Many tractors provide both 540 and 1 000 rpm power take off modes Check your tractor s manual to determine its capabilities Make certain driveline yokes are securely fastened at each end A loose yoke...

Page 28: ...hardware removed adjust driveline hanger 1 to achieve appropriate gap distance from underside of driveline and reinsert all four carriage bolts 3 into appropriate square holes 7 11 Secure all four ca...

Page 29: ...ccording to Tractor Shutdown Procedure on page 15 Now move tractor control levers back and forth to relieve all hydraulic pressure 4 Slightly loosen hydraulic hose fitting 2 on wing cylinder 1 to allo...

Page 30: ...9L with a yellow wire is connected to end labeled ENHANCER of wire harness 8L for LED light on implement s left side c Make sure connector on the lead wire harness 13 is connected to connector 9C on...

Page 31: ...and remove the transport pin 2 from storage holes 4 Refer to Figure 1 32 7 Insert transport pin 2 through wing lock hole 3 and secure it with hairpin cotter 1 Refer to Figure 1 33 8 Move all stroke co...

Page 32: ...driveline on hanger 16 21 Adjust park jack 3 as needed to raise cutter hitch off the tractor drawbar 22 Remove connecting hitch pin or bolt as follows a For LP Performance Hitch See Figure 1 35 Remov...

Page 33: ...26 tires Put the lift cylinder 2 in the top hole A when the cutter is supplied with 29 tires When supplied with larger tires overall ground clearance can be increased by putting the lift cylinder 2 in...

Page 34: ...both hinges are 1 lower in the front than in the back 7 Be sure left and right leveling rods have equal amounts of tension and then retighten jam nuts 5 against lock washers 4 and adjusting nuts 3 Fr...

Page 35: ...osition IMPORTANT Whether engaging or disengaging stroke control flip spacers take time to ensure they are in the fully open or fully closed position Flip spacers not in the fully closed or fully open...

Page 36: ...take off shaft causing possible damage to shaft and driveline It will also defeat the purpose of the tractor s power take off shield Do not engage power take off while hooking up or unhooking the dri...

Page 37: ...Do not operate a broken or bent driveline Such a driveline will break apart while rotating at high speeds and can cause serious injury or death Always remove the implement from use until the damaged d...

Page 38: ...vibration continues after a few revolutions during start up and anytime vibration occurs thereafter Some tractors are equipped with two power take off speeds Be certain your tractor s power take off...

Page 39: ...ter hitch driveline or deck Keep lower 3 point arms raised at all times when hitched to a pull type cutter When traveling on public roads use LED lights slow moving vehicle sign clean reflectors and o...

Page 40: ...ractor and lower wing down to ground IMPORTANT Cutting should not be done in wet conditions Wet material will build up on the deck underside creating high wear poor discharge and the need for addition...

Page 41: ...to a complete stop on cutters equipped with a main driveline that has an overrunning clutch as opposed to a cutter with a main driveline that does not have an overrunning clutch Blade Carrier Blockage...

Page 42: ...s to provide adequate warning to pedestrians and other vehicle operators when traveling on public roads and in the dark of night Comply with all local state and federal laws It is important that you i...

Page 43: ...Land Pride offers a deck ring option for extra protection for the deck sheet and structure The deck rings are welded to the underside of the center deck and wing decks to protect from bent and deflect...

Page 44: ...This option allows the purchaser to choose a separate wing axle option that meets their needs Independent Suspension Center Axle Refer to Figure 4 3 Not applicable with HD Rigid Wing Axle on page 41...

Page 45: ...ng to better handle rough terrain When field terrains are challenging this wing axle option ensures your implement is provided with ample suspension support across the full width span of the cutter Sl...

Page 46: ...irection is determined by looking down at the deck Main Drivelines Land Pride offers two different CAT 6 main drivelines to best suit your application CAT 6 constant velocity drivelines allow the oper...

Page 47: ...34 927A Dual acting lift cylinder accessory Refer to Figure 4 9 1 Remove vented plug 1 from lift cylinder port hole Store plug away as it is no longer needed 2 If attached remove threaded end of hydra...

Page 48: ...failure and be a fire hazard Maintain proper gearbox oil level to avoid serious injury and property damage Hydraulic System One of the most important things you can do to prevent hydraulic system pro...

Page 49: ...assembly Do not unhook safety chain 3 3 When servicing the driveline is completed return shaft guard 1 to its original position and secure it to mounting plate 4 with latches 2 4 Check safety chain 3...

Page 50: ...ber of revolutions 3 Make sure the area is clear of all bystanders and machine is safe to operate IMPORTANT Prior to initial operation and after 30 days of inactivity slip friction disks to remove oxi...

Page 51: ...to modify a blade such as hard surfacing heat treating cold treating or by any other method Always replace blades with new Land Pride blades to assure safety Wait for blades to come to a complete stop...

Page 52: ...ge and not rounded e Do not sharpen back side of blade f Both blades should weigh the same with not more than 1 1 2 oz 0 04 kg difference Unbalanced blades will cause excessive vibration which can dam...

Page 53: ...OCK 1 2 13 9 805 105C PIN COTTER 1 4 x 2 1 2 10 820 722C CUTTER BLADE 1 2x4x23 CW LH WING 10 820 721C CUTTER BLADE 1 2x4x29 CCW CENTER 10 820 720C CUTTER BLADE 1 2x4x23 CW RIGHT WING 11 840 273C PLUG...

Page 54: ...pin hole the hitch must be replaced LP Performance Hitch Wear Points Refer to Figure 5 14 On the LP Performance Hitch check plate 1 for excessive wear If the thickness of plate 1 is worn down to 1 2...

Page 55: ...s 5 3 8 plow bolts 4 and bottom skid shoe 1 from weight box as shown 2 Plow bolts 4 should be checked for wear and replaced if necessary 3 Remove remaining 3 8 hex whiz nuts 5 3 8 round head bolts 3 a...

Page 56: ...5 8 11 GR5 bolt 1A 2 Carefully remove 5 8 11 GR5 bolt 1A from alternating flip spacers 5 6 leaving both wave washers 3 and both flat washers 2 on bolt 1A 3 Remove any worn flip spacers 5 6 and replac...

Page 57: ...ydraulics is off 1 Clean off any dirt and grease that may have accumulated on the cutter and moving parts Scrape off compacted dirt from the bottom of deck and then wash surface thoroughly with a gard...

Page 58: ...either side Type of Lubrication Multi Purpose Grease Grease wheel bearings every 150 hours Quantity 2 pumps Repack wheel bearings annually Adjustable Turnbuckle 3 zerks Type of Lubrication Multi Purp...

Page 59: ...tity As required Bar Tite Hitch Optional 3 zerks Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Frequency Every 50 hours Quantity As required 50 Hours 50 Hours As Needed Deck Hinges 20 zerks Type of Lubrica...

Page 60: ...reaches top mark on dipstick Reinstall vented dipstick and tighten Method 2 Remove side oil plug 2 If oil is below bottom of plug hole add recommended gear lube through top dipstick hole until oil flo...

Page 61: ...i purpose Grease Frequency Every 8 hours Quantity Coat Generously Wing Driveline Joints Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Frequency Every 8 hours Quantity 2 3 Pumps Intermediate Driveline Joint...

Page 62: ...IMPORTANT To extend the life of the constant velocity joint extensive lubrication must be performed every 8 hours of operation CV Main Driveline Joints Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Frequen...

Page 63: ...ne grease zerk Lubrication By Sliding Driveline Shields Back 1 Refer to Figure 5 24 With a flathead screwdriver or similar tool pry top of red locking tab up 2 Refer to Figure 5 25 Rotate white lockin...

Page 64: ...d as long as the wheel s are still on the ground Wing hydraulics 2 1 2 x 12 6 4 cm 30 5 cm hydraulic cylinder hoses fittings Wing transport protection Wing Transport Lock Pin Deck material thickness 1...

Page 65: ...ble of Contents Transport Width With Single Action Fold Option Narrow Transport Width With Dual Action Fold Option 10 3 3 12 m 11 3 35 m when using 29 Aircraft Tires 16 3 4 95 m 16 7 5 05 m when using...

Page 66: ...ates skipping during turns Diamond blade bar Provides the critical strength needed for consistent top performance 3 16 Round stump jumper Standard thick stump jumper material keeps damage to a minimum...

Page 67: ...r for cushion with least amount of moving parts Independent suspension center axle Offers additional suspension support per wheel axle Walking tandem center axle Designed for versatility over a multit...

Page 68: ...or other tool to separate cutting blades before lowering wing Tractor has instant on power take off Engage power take off at low rpm and then slowly increase engine speed to full power take off speed...

Page 69: ...300 3 4 10 235 170 360 265 510 375 M18 X 1 5 220 165 350 260 485 355 3 4 16 260 190 405 295 570 420 M20 X 2 5 280 205 440 325 610 450 7 8 9 225 165 585 430 820 605 M20 X 1 5 310 230 650 480 900 665 7...

Page 70: ...or a purpose for which the product is not designed Misuse also specifically includes failure to properly maintain oil levels grease points and driveline shafts Claims under this Warranty should be mad...

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Page 72: ...Corporate Office P O Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA www landpride com...

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